Common Spotted Orchid

Dactylorhiza fuchsii

Ranges from 15-60cm tall. Dense flower spike June-August. Flower colour varies from white to pale purple, with purple spots, purple loops, dots or dashes. Leaves are spotted also, and sprout up early Spring.

Tolerant of most soil types, and grows happily on roadside verges, footpaths, woodlands, and meadows.

By far the easiest Native Orchid to manage in a wildflower meadow!